Marcus Edwardes

Recruiting Trailblazers

125+ weekly episodes - 1000+ listeners per week! Recruiting Trailblazers is a leading podcast in the Recruiting Industry.
Discover the winning mindset, methods, and magic of some of the smartest Recruitersin the industry.

Home: https://recruitingtrailblazers.com
Apple:  https://apple.co/3MhxTsk
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32CGwcN

Podcast Host

Marcus Edwardes Consulting, LLC

Are you struggling to differentiate yourself (or your team) in today's Recruiting landscape?

Are you looking to :

 - Dominate your niche
 - Build an army of advocates
 - Speak “one-to-many” with your engaged audience of candidates
 - Earn referrals and market insights
 - Rely far less on cold outreach

Let's be honest... 

Most recruiters are doing the same thing over and again but expecting a different result.

And therein lies the opportunity for differentiation.

It all begins by shifting from a transactional to a relationship-driven mindset and viewing the opportunity as a Recruiter through a much wider lens than just the role you are looking to fill.

I'll empower you to grow as a recruiter by equipping you with the mindset, methods, and magic that will set you up as a successful practitioner for years to come.

It’s not “one size fits all”; our journey together will be uniquely crafted to serve your individual needs, and satisfy your thirst for knowledge and transformation.

Advisor & Coach to Leaders/Practitioners in Recruitment

Verticalmove, Inc

We build digital transformation, product, and software engineering teams...

We help you achieve extraordinary digital transformations by identifying, thoroughly screening, and delivering the world’s best technical talent.

• Digital Transformation Staffing & Consulting
• Technical & Executive Search
• Managed Staffing Program (MSP/RPO)
• Diversity & Inclusion

Chief Operating Officer

Verana Group

Finding people who find people. (to work at companies who need people).

Managing Partner. R4R.

Almaden Valley Athletic Club

My mantra is simple: It's the bit when you want to quit - that gets you fit!

Currently, leading classes at 6am on Tues/Thurs. 

If you like riding to the beat - come grab a seat:)

Indoor Cycling Instructor

Kforce Inc

I led a team of 25 Recruiters and Biz Dev Professionals. 
Kforce is an amazing company. 
I learned how to use metrics to incentivize recruiters - not threaten them.

Managing Director

The Stealth Group

Co-Founder of The Stealth Group
We were the top recruiter for all Activision studios.
We bought the games the day they came out - and then headhunted everyone on the credits.
It worked extremely well until the 2008  downturn.

Co-Founder

Abraxas Technologies

Abraxas was a major player in the UK Permanent and Contract Recruitment Tech Marketplace.

I set up the US operation in Pasadena and grew it to a $25M business in 4 years - and then sold it.

VP of Global Sales

I'm a Brit Podcaster, Recruiter and Coach.

Podcast: I host Recruiting Trailblazers every week - conversations with Leaders, Pioneers and Individual Contributors who've got something worthy to share! 

Apple:    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recruiting-trailblazers/id1520017210
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5eIWFNmNThe54LYFbEk00c?si=c287df128b8d4307

Consulting: I help Staffing/Search Firms to solve problems, drive more desirable outcomes, build better relationships, and empower teams to become the best versions of themselves.

You can reach me at marcus@marcusedwardes.com

3C Labs

3C Labs, the team behind the 3CHI brand and hemp-based cannabinoids, leads the way in creating high-quality cannabis products. They focus on research to drive industry advancements while ensuring product safety and purity through rigorous lab testing. Their commitment extends to advocating for cannabis legalization and providing reliable solutions to empower individuals.

As a designer at 3CHI, I am part of a lean and energetic marketing team. My role includes designing for social media, digital advertising, product packaging, e-mail design, visual design, UI/UX, motion graphics, merchandise like t-shirts and stickers, and point-of-sale displays and advertising.

Designer

Gagen MacDonald

For nearly 25 years, Gagen MacDonald has been a pioneer in bringing humanity to strategy execution, leading in areas such as organizational communication, culture, leadership and employee engagement. Working with some of the world’s most complex and admired companies, Gagen MacDonald has forged a cross-disciplinary approach to both change and transformation that has a unique ability to translate ideas into actions and goals into results.

- Managed design and execution of creative and technical solutions for global communications needs, change management communications, and other internal communications needs.
- Worked closely with Managers, Directors, Executives, and Consultants to deliver creative solutions for global pharmaceutical communications.
- Managed and designed projects for print, sharepoint, experience, email, technical communication, branding, logo, powerpoint, and others.

Senior Manager, Creative Strategy & Design

USA TODAY

USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, editorial content, and reporting.

In my role as Campaign Designer I create cohesive high value advertising and branding campaigns to be published in many USA Today print and digital advertising products.

» On call with Art Directors, Creative Directors, and Relationship Managers to generate direction, messaging, and style of digital, social, and print advertising campaigns.

» Design high-value campaigns with print, digital advertising, email, social media, power point, branding, motion graphics, and other deliverables.

Campaign Designer

» Print & digital advertising production designer responsible for creating quick turn, targeted advertising products.

» On call with Project Managers and Relationship Managers.

Print & Digital Graphic Designer

FinishMaster, Inc.

Founded in 1968, FinishMaster has grown to be the national leader in the automotive aftermarket. Starting from a single outlet, FinishMaster has grown to a publicly traded company of more than 1,900 members with hundreds of stores across the country.

In my role as Lead Marketing Designer I worked on packaging, branding, catalogs, product photography, advertising, corporate communications, social media, and countless other mediums and products.

» Lead designer for lean corporate marketing team with 80% focus on in house brand & packaging and 20% on internal & external corporate marketing.

» Worked collaboratively with Content Specialist, Data Analyst, Marketing Coordinator, Brand Manager, and Director of Marketing.

Lead Marketing Graphic Designer

PIP Indiana

PIP is a franchised marketing agency designed to be your one-stop shop creative partner for comprehensive communications and marketing capabilities. PIP Passionately delivers quality products and service for projects and budgets both large and small.

In my role as Lead Designer I was responsible for meeting with clients, determining project scope and goals, and finally the design and execution of those solutions. I worked on many print and large format design projects, including advertising, direct-mail products, vehicle branding, interior and exterior branding, signage, business/marketing collateral, brochures, and more.

» Lead designer for lean promotional and marketing creative agency facilitating the client experience, providing customer service and the concepting, design, and execution of creative solutions.

» Designed and delivered creative solutions for print, trade show branding, promotional marketing design, vehicle branding, interior and exterior branding, way finding, signage, logo design, and other collateral.

Lead Agency Designer

CSI Signs

Since 2001, CSI Signs has produced quality, customized sign solutions for clients in and around Indianapolis. From small “Mom-and-Pop” businesses to big-name corporations, they provide high quality custom signs, vehicle branding, customer banners, trade show solutions, way finding, and other signage solutions for practically every industry.

In my role as Large Format Designer I was responsible for meeting with clients to determine the scope and goals of the project, and then the design and prepress for those solutions. I became familiar with prepress and setup for Zund Cutters and Mimaki printers, as well as learning how to best apply various substrates like coroplast, vinyl, metal, and others. I worked on many print and large format design projects, including advertising, direct-mail products, vehicle branding, interior and exterior branding, signage, business/marketing collateral, brochures, and more.

» Designed branding for vehicles, interiors & exteriors, signage, way finding, print design, and logo design.

» Met with clients to determine project scope, goals, and budget.

» Provided assistance with manufacturing, production, delivery, and administrative duties as needed.

» Worked with Latex printers, Mimaki printers and Zund cutter prepress.

Large Format Graphic Designer

USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, editorial content, and reporting.

In my role as Advertising Production Designer, I created large volumes of print advertising work and marketing collateral for hundreds of USA Today advertising clients.

» Designed print advertising, marketing collateral, catalogs, and other products for USA Today advertisers.

» Worked efficiently to quickly turn high volumes of print advertising design in a high-pressure, quick delivery environment.

Advertising Production Graphic Designer

Yellow Pages Group

Yellow Pages Group has been around for more than 125 years, and is the publisher of the iconic yellow phone, business, and advertising directory publication. They provide technology, software, and the local business automation tools small business owners need to better manage their time, communicate with clients, and get paid.

In my role as Advertising Production Designer, I created large volumes of print advertising work and marketing collateral for hundreds of Yellow Pages advertising clients.

» Designed print advertising, marketing collateral, catalogs, and other products for Yellow Pages advertisers.

» Conducted training sessions for Art Department on advanced Photoshop and Illustrator techniques.

» Created tutorials, training materials, art libraries, creative assets, and guides for the Art Department.

» Worked efficiently to quickly turn high volumes of print advertising design in a high-pressure, quick delivery environment.

WT Apparel

WT Apparel is a lean family-owned screen printing and promotional marketing agency in Indianapolis. They served individuals and companies with budgets large and small to meet their promotional marketing and screen printing needs.

In my role as Graphic Designer, I designed and did prepress for countless apparel, trade show, and other promotional marketing products requiring the use of screen printing.

» Designed for entire catalogs of apparel and promotional marketing items for screen printing.

» Interacted with clients daily to establish scope of projects, get approvals, and provide customer service.

» Administrative, production, and delivery duties as needed for daily business upkeep.

Graphic Designer

Gene B. Glick Company, Inc.

Glick built its first apartment community in 1962 and by the mid-1970s the business focused solely on multifamily housing development and management. Today, Glick is one of the largest privately held real estate ownership, development, and management firms in the U.S., with more than 20,000 units in 13 states.

In my role as Lead Marketing Designer, I was responsible for all aspects of creative execution and design. I worked on a wide range of projects including print, collateral, digital advertising, interior/exterior photography, and supported all departments in their design needs.

» Designed print advertising, marketing collateral, digital advertising, interior/exterior photography, and other projects.

» Regularly met with department directors to determine their design requirements and how to best solve for and execute solutions to their needs.

» Served as Committee Adviser to the 2006 Gene B. Glick Marketing Convention.

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